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UCity Hall 716 SW Evergreen Avenue Conference Room A January 19, 2017 10:00am – 11:00am (Note Different Time) Agenda

 Review Exterior Alterations Request for New Redmond City Hall at 437 SW 9th RHLC Street

MEETING MEETING

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OBJECTIVES 2B TIME 3BITEM Judy Fessler, 10:00 AM CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS Chair 10:05 AM CITIZEN COMMENTS/SWEAR IN NEW MEMBERS Trish

Pinkerton, ACTION ITEMS Vice Chair 10:10 AM A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. None Tonia AGENDA th Cain B. (New) Redmond City Hall (437 SW 9 Street) –

Exterior Alteration Request to a Landmark Structure to Leaha add exterior signage (Exhibit 1) Moon 10:45 AM COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Shannon Farnsworth 10:55 AM STAFF COMMENTS Rose 11:00 AM ADJOURN Charles Rucker

Karla Mora Youth Ex- Officio

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EXHIBIT 1

CITY OF REDMOND 716 SW Evergreen Avenue Community Development Department Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 923-7721 Fax: (541) 548-0706 www.ci.redmond.or.us

REDMOND PLANNING STAFF FINDINGS AND DECISION Exterior Alteration 711-17-003-HLS Redmond Union High School/New City Hall

DATE: January 19, 2017

APPLICANT: City of Redmond 716 SW Evergreen Avenue Redmond, OR 97756

OWNER: City of Redmond 716 SW Evergreen Redmond, Oregon 97756

STAFF: Scott Woodford, Senior Planner

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval for Exterior Alterations to the Main Building of the Redmond Union High School to add signage. The building is on the Redmond Inventory of Historic Buildings.

LOCATION: 431 9th Street in Redmond, Oregon. The subject property is also identified as 15- 13-16AB TL 12700 of the Deschutes County Tax Assessor’s Map.

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Summary: The City of Redmond is requesting approval to add exterior, identification signage to the front and rear façades of the main building, which is currently being remodeled into the new city hall for Redmond. The proposed signage, site plan, and building elevations are provided in Exhibit B.

According to information submitted with the application, the proposed signage is designed to be compatible with other signage being used around the city, such as the Flag City USA monument, entry signage to downtown and the existing City Hall. Signage to be used on the rear façade is being repurposed from the existing City Hall. The purpose of the placement of the signage is to provide adequate visibility to visitors, residents, and be large enough to be visible to users of the existing and expanded Centennial Park. Signage will be illuminated with internal LED lights for Halo Illumination (similar to the Flag City USA monument signage).

Background: The Redmond Union High School was constructed in 1922 and added onto in 1949 and an annex building was constructed in 1952. The gymnasium was built in 1944. The site operated as a high school until the early 1970’s at which time it became a middle school and later an elementary school called Evergreen Elementary. It operated as a school until 2010 when the elementary school was moved into a new building. The City of Redmond purchased the site and its structures soon after.

The main building was designated a local Historic Landmark Building by the Redmond City Council on August 13, 1991 after a recommendation from the Deschutes County Historic Landmarks Commission, which reviewed local landmark designation requests prior to the formation of the Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission in 2011.

On November 13, 2015, the Historic Landmarks Commission approved minor alterations to the building and site plan to accommodate the New City Hall.

Style: Designed by Bend architect Lee Arden Thomas, the building is an example of Renaissance Revival style brick structure with cast concrete detailing. The rear of the building is brick with a stucco finish.

According to Wikipedia, Renaissance Revival architecture is an “all-encompassing designation that covers many 19th century architectural revival styles which were neither Grecian nor Gothic, but which instead drew inspiration from a wide range of classicizing Italian modes.”

Comments: Public notice of the neighbors is not required in Section 8.0855 of the Redmond Development Code (Exterior Alteration and New Construction), therefore no public comments from noticed neighbors were solicited or received by the Planning Department.

Exhibits: The following exhibits are on-file and make up the record in this matter: 1. Application, site plan, building elevations and other miscellaneous information.

Attachments: Attachment A – Staff Findings Attachment B – Proposed Signage, Site Plan and Building Elevations Attachment C – Oregon Historic Site Form for 437 SW 9th Street Building

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Attachment A – Staff Findings

For exterior alterations of structures and/or buildings in a historic district or a designated historic structure and/or building, the criteria to be used by the Landmarks Commission in reaching its decision on the certificate of approval shall include the following:

A. Provisions of the Redmond Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.

 Staff Finding: The applicable portions of the Comprehensive Plan are found in Chapter 5 – Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources, Historical and Cultural section, as follows:

34. The City shall foster and encourage the preservation, management and enhancement of buildings, structures, objects, sites and/or districts that are of historic or cultural significance. 35. Emphasis shall be placed on the preservation of the site and/or exterior appearance of historic and cultural resources. Site and exterior changes proposed for designated historical landmarks shall be approved by the Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission prior to the commencement of any work. 36. The City shall protect all historic and cultural resources of statewide significance through preservation regulations, regardless of whether those resources are designated as local landmarks. 37. Areas of high archeological site potential shall be appropriately examined prior to ground disturbing activities or the designation for other uses. 38. The City shall ensure the preservation of designated historic and cultural resources through the land use process. 39. The City should encourage public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the City’s past. 40. The City shall foster community pride and a sense of identity based on the recognition and use of City owned historic and cultural resources. 41. The exterior of historic buildings in the core area should be rehabilitated to their original, architectural quality with careful application of design standards relating to signage, architectural detail and ornamentation. 42. The City shall encourage compatible exterior architectural designs of new structures within the downtown core. 43. Through the land use process, the City should inform property owners of potential historical importance and encourage them to maintain the existing exterior appearance of historical structures. 44. The Deschutes County Historical Landmarks Commission, with City representation, shall oversee the preservation, rehabilitation and restoration of historic and cultural resources within the City.

The policies above encourage the preservation of significant historic resources and to ensure compatible exterior architectural designs. According to photo records, there was not any signage on the building when it operated as a high school from 1922-1970. When it was used for Evergreen Elementary, there was signage on the left side of the front façade in addition to a small monument sign in the grounds in front of the building (see photo below).

According to the 2015 Intensive Level Survey conducted by Preservation Solutions, Inc., the architectural style of the school if Renaissance Revival. The style of the proposed lettering appears to be more similar to Art Deco lettering.

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The Commission should weigh whether the proposed style of signage is appropriate for the building and whether introducing signage to the portions of the building that have never had signage negatively impacts the architectural character.

B. The reasonableness of the proposed alteration and the relationship to public interest in the structure's and/or building's preservation or renovation.

 Staff Finding: The proposed alterations to provide identification signage to the building are reasonable and in the public interest to allow easy identification of the building and to facilitate City business. In making its decision, the Commission should weigh whether signage on the building representing a different architectural style from the building itself is reasonable and in the public interest.

C. The value and significance of the structure and/or building.

 Staff Finding: The value and significance of the main school building and gymnasium is of high importance in the community. It has served as a significant institutional presence for nearly 100 years and many residents have experience with the buildings either as students or in some other capacity, such as admiring the beauty of the building while driving or walking by. The value of the architecture is also significant in that it is a good representation of the Renaissance Revival architectural style and has been described in past preservation analyses, such as a 2002 and 2015 state historic resources survey, that indicates the Main Structure and Gymnasium are National Historic Register eligible.

D. The physical condition of the structure and/or building.

 Staff Finding: According to the Project Scope Summary for Clearance Review prepared by FFA Architects, the building is in fairly good condition overall. The primary facades on the north, south and east sides show minimal modifications and the brick is in fairly good condition. The cast concrete ornamentation (horizontal banding, columns, lintels, sills, etc.) is in good condition with some crack noted. Re-roofing of the building has occurred many times.

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E. The general compatibility of exterior design, arrangement, proportion, detail, scale, color, texture, and materials proposed to be used with an existing structure and/or building.

 Staff Finding: Whether the proposed Art Deco lettering of the signage placed on a Renaissance Revival building is compatible should be considered by the Commission. Also, whether placing signage over the cornice of the main part of the building – where no historical signage existed – should also be considered by the Commission.

F. Other pertinent aesthetic factors as appropriate.

 Staff Finding: No further factors.

The Redmond Development Code also includes Design Review Guidelines for Alterations and Additions. They are included here for reference to help inform how the proposal meets the above criteria.

DESIGN REVIEW GUIDELINES ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS A. SITING 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the relationship of new additions to the street and to the open space between buildings shall be compatible with adjacent historic buildings and with the historic character of the surrounding area. 2. New additions shall be sited so that the impact to the primary facades(s) is kept to a minimum. Additions shall generally be located at the rear portions of the property or in such locations where they have the least visual impact from public ways.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

B. LANDSCAPE 1. Traditional landscape elements evident in the district - grass, trees, shrubs, picket fences, etc. - should be preserved and are encouraged in site redevelopment. 2. Inappropriate landscape treatments, such as berms and extensive ground cover, are discouraged.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

C. BUILDING HEIGHT 1. In addition to the zoning requirements, the height of new additions shall not exceed the height of the historic building, or of historic buildings in the surrounding area.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

D. BUILDING BULK 1. New additions smaller than the historic building or the historic buildings in the surrounding area are encouraged. (a) Where new additions must be larger, the new addition shall be articulated in such a manner that no single element is visually larger than the historic building or larger than the surrounding historic buildings.

 Staff response: Not applicable.  E. PROPORTION AND SCALE 1. The relationship of height to width of new additions and their sub-elements, such as windows and doors and of alterations, shall be compatible with related elements of the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area.

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2. The relationship of solids to voids (wall to window) shall be compatible with related elements on the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

F. EXTERIOR FEATURES 1. General (a) To the extent practicable, original historic architectural elements and materials shall be preserved. (b) Architectural elements and materials for new additions shall be compatible with related elements of the historic building and with the historic character of the surrounding area. (c) The preservation, cleaning, repair, and other treatment of original materials shall be in accord with the Secretary of Interior's Standards of Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

 Staff response: Section b should be considered in accordance with the discussion above.

2. Foundations: (a) Concrete or masonry foundations to replace deteriorated wood foundations are encouraged. Such new foundations shall be covered with board skirting or similar treatment to match the original appearance and extend to within six to eight inches (6" - 8") of the ground level. (b) Concrete or masonry foundations for new additions need not be covered with material that stimulates earlier construction. (c) New foundations shall not significantly alter the historic elevation of the building.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

3. Roofs: (a) Roofs on new additions shall be of forms (gabled, hipped, etc.) that are compatible with the historic building and the historic character of the district.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

NOTE: The following criteria are all not applicable to the proposal, but still included for reference.

MASONRY

(Adobe, Brick, Stone, Terra Cotta, Concrete, Stucco, Mortar)

RECOMMENDED*

Retaining original masonry and mortar, whenever possible, without the application of any surface treatment.

Repointing only those mortar joints where there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint.

Duplicating old mortar in composition, color, and texture.

Duplicating old mortar in joint size, method of application, and joint profile.

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Repairing stucco with a stucco mixture that duplicates the original as closely as possible in appearance and texture.

Cleaning masonry only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove graffiti and stains, and always with the gentlest method possible, such as low pressure water and soft, natural bristle brushes.

Repairing or replacing, where necessary, deteriorated material with new material that duplicates the old as closely as possible.

Replacing missing significant architectural features, such as cornices, brackets, railings, and shutters.

Retaining the original or early color and texture of masonry surfaces, including early signage wherever possible. Brick or stone surfaces may have been painted or whitewashed for practical and aesthetic reasons.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Applying waterproofing or water repellant coating or surface consolidation treatments unless required to solve a specific technical problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry.

Repointing mortar joints that do not need repointing. Using electric saws and hammers to remove mortar can seriously damage the adjacent brick.

Repointing with mortar of high Portland cement content can often create a bond that is stronger than the building material. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar.

Repointing with mortar joints of a differing size or joint profile, texture, or color.

Sandblasting, including dry and wet grit and other abrasives, brick, or stone surfaces; this method of cleaning erodes the surface of the material and accelerates deterioration. Using chemical reaction with the masonry materials, i.e., acid on limestone or marble.

Applying new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial brick siding, artificial cast stone, or brick veneer.

Removing architectural features such as cornices, brackets, railings, shutters, window architraves, and doorway pediments.

Removing paint from masonry surfaces indiscriminately. This may subject the building to damage and change its appearance.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

WOOD

(Clapboard, Weatherboard, Shingles, and Other Wooden Siding)

RECOMMENDED

Retaining and preserving significant architectural features wherever possible.

Repairing or replacing, where necessary, deteriorated material that duplicates in size, shape, and texture, the old as closely as possible.

NOT RECOMMENDED

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Removing architectural features such as siding, cornices, brackets, window architraves, and doorway pediments. These are, in most cases, an essential part of a building's character and appearance that illustrate the continuity of growth and change.

Resurfacing frame buildings with new material that is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed, such as artificial stone, brick, veneer, asbestos, or asphalt shingles and plastic or aluminum siding. Such material can also contribute to the deterioration of the structure from moisture and insects.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

ARCHITECTURAL METALS

(Cast Iron, Steel, Pressed Tin, Aluminum, and Zinc)

RECOMMENDED

Retaining original material, whenever possible.

Cleaning when necessary with the appropriate method. Metals should be cleaned by methods that do not abrade the surface.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Removing architectural features that are an essential part of a building’s character and appearance, illustrating the continuity of growth and change.

Exposing metals which were intended to be protected from the environment. Do not use cleaning methods which alter the color, texture, and tone of the metal.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

ROOFS AND ROOFING

RECOMMENDED

Preserving the original roof shape.

Retaining the original material, whenever possible.

Providing adequate roof drainage and ensuring that the roofing materials provide a weathertight covering for the structure.

Preserving or replacing, where necessary, all architectural features that give the roof its essential character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting, and weather vanes.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Changing the essential character of the roof by adding inappropriate features such as dormer windows. vents, or skylights.

Applying new roofing material that is inappropriate to the style and period of the building and neighborhood.

Stripping the roof of architectural features important to its character.

 Staff response: Not applicable. 9

WINDOWS AND DOORS

RECOMMENDED**

Retaining and repairing window and door openings, frames, sash, glass, doors, lintels, sills, pediments, architraves, hardware, awnings, and shutters where they contribute to the architectural and historic character of the building.

Improving the thermal performance of existing windows and doors through adding or replacing weather stripping and adding storm windows and doors which are compatible with the character of the building and which do not damage window or door frames.

Replacing missing or irreparable windows on significant facades with new windows that match the original in material, size, general muntin and mullion proportion and configuration, and reflective qualities of the glass.

Replacing missing or irreparable windows on significant facades with new windows that match the original in material, size, general muntin and mullion proportion and configuration, and reflective qualities of the glass.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Introducing or changing the location or size of windows, doors, and other openings that alter the architectural and historic character of the building.

Replacing window and door features on significant facades with historically and architecturally incompatible materials such as anodized aluminum, mirrored or tinted glass.

Removing window and door features that can be repaired where such features contribute to the historic and architectural character of the building.

Installing on significant facades shutters, screens, blinds, security grills, and awnings which are historically inappropriate and which detract from the character of the building.

Installing new exterior storm windows and doors which are inappropriate in size or color, or which are inoperable, or which require removal of original windows and doors.

Installing interior storm windows that allow moisture to accumulate and damage the window.

Replacing sash which contribute to the character of the building with those that are incompatible in size, configuration, and reflective qualities or which alter the setback relationship between window and wall.

Replacing sash which contribute to the character of the building with those that are incompatible in size, configuration, and reflective qualities or which alter the setback relationship between window and wall.

Installing heating / air conditioning units in the window frames when the sash and frames may be damaged. Window installations should be considered only when all other viable heating / cooling systems would result in significant damage to historic material.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

STOREFRONTS

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RECOMMENDED

Retaining and repairing existing storefronts, including windows, sash, doors, transoms, signage, and decorative features where such features contribute to the architectural and historic character of the building.

Where original or early storefronts no longer exist or are too deteriorated to save, retaining the commercial character of the building through (1) contemporary design which is compatible with the scale, design, materials, color, and texture of the historic buildings, or (2) an accurate restoration of the storefront based on historical research and physical evidence.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Introducing a storefront or new design element on the ground floor, such as an arcade, which alters the architectural and historic character of the building and its relationship with the street or its setting or which causes destruction of significant historic fabric.

Using materials which detract from the historic or architectural character of the building, such as mirrored glass.

Altering the entrance through a significant storefront.

 Staff response: Not applicable.

ENTRANCES, PORCHES, AND STEPS

RECOMMENDED

Retaining porches and steps that are appropriate to the building and its development. Porches or additions reflecting later architectural styles are often important to the building's historical integrity and, wherever possible, should be retained.

Repairing or replacing, where necessary, deteriorated architectural features of wood, iron, cast iron, terra cotta, tile, and brick.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Removing or altering porches and steps that are appropriate to the building's development and style.

Stripping porches and steps of original material and architectural features, such as hand rails, balusters, columns, brackets, and roof decoration of wood, iron, cast iron, terra cotta. tile, and brick. Enclosing porches and steps in a manner that destroys their intended appearance.

Staff response: Not applicable.

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Conclusions: In all land use proceedings, the “burden of proof” rests with the applicant to demonstrate compliance with the land use regulations.

Alternative Courses of Action: 1. The Historic Landmark Commission approves the request for a Certificate of Approval for Exterior Alterations to add the proposed signage to the Redmond Union High School building located at 431 SW 9th Street; or,

2. The Historic Landmark Commission continues the request for a Certificate of Approval for Exterior Alterations to add the proposed signage to the Redmond Union High School building located at 431 SW 9th Street to the next available Historic Landmarks Commission agenda, and requests additional information to make the decision; or,

3. The Historic Landmark Commission denies the request for a Certificate of Approval for Exterior Alterations add the proposed signage to the Redmond Union High School building located at 431 SW 9th Street;

Submitted By: Scott Woodford, Senior Planner

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Attachment B

PROPOSED NEW CITY HALL

The proposed exterior sign for the newly reconstructed and rehabilitated Evergreen PROPOSED EXTERIOR FRONTAGE Elementary building, slated to be complete February 2017, re ects the City of SIGN DIMENSIONS Redmond’s current signage. The design of the sign is being utilized on all of our new Building Facade Dimensions: entry signs, the Flag City U.S.A monument as well as our existing City Hall building. By 32’ H by 192’ W retaining the same design esthetics we are able to re-purpose existing signage on the rear of the building and conserve resources. Proposed Sign Dimensions: 24” H by 36’ W The placement and size of the frontage sign was designed as to not detract from the The existing sign on City Hall Dimensions: building’s architectural features while providing adequate visibility from street level 24”H by 33’W and across Centennial Park. The sign’s letters will have a timed illumination feature. 13 Attachment B

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19 Attachment C Redmond High School Oregon Historic Site Form 437 9th St Redmond, Deschutes County LOCATION AND PROPERTY NAME

address: 437 SW 9th St apprx. historic name: Redmond High School addrs current/ Redmond vcnt Deschutes County other names: Redmond Union High School; Evergreen School

Optional Information block nbr: 31, lot nbr: 1-6 tax lot nbr: 151316 assoc addresses: (former addresses, intersections, etc.) township: 15S range: 13E section: 16 1/4: NW location descr: zip: 97756 (remote sites) PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS resource type: Building height (# stories): 2 total # eligible resources: 3 total # ineligible resources: 0

elig. evaluation: eligible/significant NR status: (indiv listed only; see primary constr date: (c. secondary date: (c.) 1922 1932 NR date listed: Grouping for hist dist) (optional--use for major addns)

primary orig use: School orig use comments: secondary orig use: prim style comments: primary style: Renaissance Revival secondary style: sec style comments:

primary siding: Brick:Other/Undefined siding comments: secondary siding: Stone:Other/Undefined plan type: architect: Thomas, Lee (1921); Roald and Schneider (1932); School (General) Freeman and Hayslip (1945)

builder: Olson & Erickson (1921); Julius Johnson Construction (1945)

comments/notes: 1/14/2015: City owns site, will be rehabilitating into new city hall/civic center w/Skanska (contractor) & FFA Interiors & Design (Portland, architect). 4/2015: Section 106 project from 2002 created duplicate record (#651873), from which all information merged into this original record and duplicate marked for deletion. School campus is comprised of main school, gym, cafeteria/vocational bldgs.

GROUPINGS / ASSOCIATIONS survey project Deschutes County Redmond Survey, 1996 Survey & Inventory Project name or other grouping name Redmond Downtown RLS & ILS 2015, 2015 Survey & Inventory Project

farmstead/cluster name: external site #: (ID# used in city/agency database) SHPO INFO FOR THIS PROPERTY NR date listed:

ILS survey date: 3/9/2015 RLS survey date: 3/9/2015 Gen File date:

106 Project(s) SHPO Case # Date Agency Effect Eval 12/12/2002 no adverse effect

View NW, main building

Printed on: 8/19/2015 Page 1 of 7 20 Attachment C Redmond High School Oregon Historic Site Form 437 9th St Redmond, Deschutes County

Printed on: 8/19/2015 Page 2 of 7 21 Attachment C Redmond High School Oregon Historic Site Form 437 9th St Redmond, Deschutes County

ARCHITECTURAL / PROPERTY DESCRIPTION (Include expanded description of the building/property, setting, significant landscape features, outbuildings, and alterations) Setting Three buildings spread across two blocks make up the campus of the former Redmond Union High School, which is located in a residential neighborhood three blocks west of the historic commercial corridor of downtown Redmond. A high-style Classical Revival school building built in 1921-22 faces east toward SW 9th Street and fronted by a grassy lawn dotted with mature trees. The two supporting buildings – a 1945 gymnasium, and a mid-century cafeteria building – are located behind the school to the west. The gymnasium faces south onto SW Evergreen Avenue. The cafeteria building facing north onto SW Deschutes Avenue. The arrangement of the buildings forms a central courtyard that is paved and functions as a playground. SW 11th Street borders the campus on the west.

Main School Building - Exterior The main school building is an exceptional example in Redmond of high-style Renaissance Revival design executed on a public building. Designed by Deschutes County architect Lee Thomas, this school exhibits characteristic elements of its style, including: the symmetry of the primary elevation; overall massing of a central block with two recessed wings; the distinctly different treatments applied to the first and second stories, particularly at window openings; rusticated brick on the first story; flat arches (also commonly referred to as splayed lintels) over the first-story windows; the prominent row of engaged Tuscan columns centered in the second story; round arched openings with fanlights within; and the heavy scrolled brackets supporting the cornice over each entrance.

The original 1922 school building is two stories and composed of three rectangular masses –a central projected block flanked by two side wings – all visible on the primary (east) elevation and arranged symmetrically. A 1932 addition of the same style extends from the rear (west) side of the north wing. Unobtrusive one- and two-story additions to the rear elevation were constructed in the years after World War II.

The building has a smooth concrete foundation and red brick exterior. Rusticated brick banding, in which every fifth course is recessed, distinguishes the first story on the east, north, and south elevations. A smooth masonry beltcourse separates the first and second stories and forms the sill upon which the primary façade engaged colonnade rests. The original multi-light wood sash windows with lower pivot sashes and smooth masonry sills remain. The building has a flat roof with a parapet. The primary (east) elevation is 19 bays across, defined by symmetrically arranged fenestration. Window openings contain the original eight-over-eight and twelve-over-twelve double-hung wood sash windows. First-story openings feature rusticated flat arches (aka splayed lintels). The upper-story windows are topped by a continuous cornice entablature spanning the three finished sides of the building. The original cornice is largely missing, with only a small section intact on the north side elevation. The main entrances are through two openings, one on each side of the projecting central block. Each entrance features a pair of nonhistoric double-leaf entrance doors set within the original opening and set within a classically inspired surround with scroll brackets supporting a simple cornice entablature. Above each entrance, in the second story, are two engaged Tuscan columns framing an eight-over-eight window surmounted by a fanlight.

The south side elevation is six bays deep, while the north side elevation, which includes a 1932 addition, is fourteen bays deep. As with the primary elevation, fenestration comprised of original eight-over-eight wood sash windows define the bays. The exterior of these elevations matches the design primary façade. The rear (west) elevation, with its smooth, painted concrete finish and basic segmental arch windows lacks the high-style finish of the front and side elevations.

Gymnasium - Exterior The free-standing gymnasium, completed in 1945, is adjacent to the west of the rear elevation of the main school building. The gym faces SW Evergreen Avenue, fronted by a grass lawn. The two-story gymnasium has a barrel-shaped roof aligned on an east-west axis. The central gymnasium section has one-story wings surrounding it on its south, east, and north elevations. The first story walls have a brick exterior, while the upper story has a painted concrete (or stucco) finish. The primary (south) elevation is composed of a one-story, flat-roof section with a squat, slightly projecting entrance tower at the southeast corner, all fronting the two-story barrel-roof gymnasium section to the north. Three concrete steps lead to the elevated landing accessing the main entrance at the east end bay of the primary elevation. The recessed entrance porch features two fluted columns. The original three single, three-quarter-light wood-framed doors are intact, set with the original wood-framed ‘curtain wall’ surround. Additional features of the entrance tower include: the cast stone sign panel in the upper façade wall with raised basketballs in relief, as well as letters in relief that read, “GYMNASIUM;” and the inset upper corners of the tower featuring sawtooth decorative brickwork.

While the entrance columns emphasize verticality, the band of window openings and single courses of inset brick at window sill and lintel levels accentuate the horizontality of the remainder of the one-story section. Brick mullions between window openings feature inset sawtooth brickwork and smooth masonry capitals. Aside from the entrance glazing, the remaining windows in the south elevation all appear to have been replaced with incompatible units and masonry infill. An original, single pedestrian entrance door roughly centered in the south elevation features a small transom and the original shallow, curved visor awning.

The second story of this elevation, which is stepped back considerably and is the south wall of the central gym section, features five bays of window openings divided by brick piers with the same inset sawtooth brickwork as on the first story. The openings appear to contain either multi-light steel units or block, and feature a decorative stepped lintel. The remainder of the second-story exterior wall is painted concrete (or stucco). The opposite, north elevation of the gymnasium building is similar to the south. The one-story brick portion has a similar long row of windows. There are two entrances – a single door toward the east end under a shallow, curved visor awning, and a double-leaf entrance toward the west end containing the historic half-light wood paneled doors and sheltered by a non-original gabled canopy supported on metal poles. As with the south elevation, the upper story of the north elevation, which is stepped back considerably and forms the north wall of the taller central gymnasium section, features six bays of broad window openings containing either multi-light steel units or block, featuring a decorative stepped lintel, and divided by brick piers with inset decorative sawtooth brickwork. The remainder of the second-story exterior wall on the north elevation is painted concrete (or stucco).

The east side elevation of the gym, which faces the rear of the school building, is composed of the east side of the entrance tower (at the southeast corner of the building) and a one-story, flat-roof section fronting the two-story central gymnasium section. The projecting east face of the entrance

Printed on: 8/19/2015 Page 3 of 7 22 Attachment C Redmond High School Oregon Historic Site Form 437 9th St Redmond, Deschutes County tower has a large, multi-light, wood framed window comprised of a band of three columns of four-light windows separated by brick mullions, referencing the aesthetic of the columned main entrance in the adjacent primary (south) elevation. The one-story brick portion has horizontally oriented window openings with single courses of inset brick at sill and lintel levels, matching the treatment of the primary elevation. Each window opening has nonhistoric masonry infill. An off-center double-leaf entrance has a transom light and smooth masonry lintel. The second story, which is stepped back considerably and is the arced east wall of the central gymnasium space, features the windowless barrel-roof portion of the gymnasium. The west elevation has just one opening, an off-center vehicular bay containing an overhead ten-panel wood garage door. The first story is clad in brick with the same rows of inset brick carried through from other elevations. The second story is flush with the first-story base and finished in painted concrete (or stucco). The full shape of the barrel roof is visible on this elevation.

Cafeteria/Vocational Building – Exterior The free-standing, one-story cafeteria/vocational building dates to the 1950s and stands adjacent to the west of the main school building and faces SW Deschutes Avenue. The cafeteria/vocational building’s low, sprawling footprint and groupings of hopper-style windows are hallmarks of mid- century school architecture. It has an L-shaped plan and extends nearly the length of the block, with its west wall near the corner of SW 11th Street and SW Deschutes Avenue. An open-air covered walkway connects the east wall of the cafeteria/vocational building with the rear (west) wall of the main school building. A grass lawn separates the building from the street. In keeping with the architecture of the two adjacent buildings, this it has a red brick exterior with single courses of slightly inset brick, large groupings of windows, and a simple cornice.

There are four large window openings in the primary (north) elevation, each containing the original set of multi-light steel units of 56- to 70-lights each and including operable hopper sashes. There is a single door generally centered in the elevation. The north quarter of the elevation is slightly elevated where at least three openings have been filled in with brick.

The west side elevation reflects the service function of the interior space. There are two vehicular bays at ground level, each containing wood- paneled overhead garage doors with central glazed bands. The north door is twice as wide as the south vehicular bay and slightly taller. Between the doors is a 28-light steel window system, below which is a concrete loading dock ascending parallel to and centered on the west wall.

The west portion of the south elevation, which faces in to the central playground of the campus, has a brick exterior and three large groupings of multi-light steel windows – one with 42 lights and two with 14 lights each. The remaining east part of the south elevation is stepped back and sheltered by a covered walkway supported on metal poles and overlooking the central playground. Much like the rear elevation of the main school building, this part of the cafeteria/vocational building has a less-formal exterior with a smooth, painted concrete finish.

HISTORY (Chronological, descriptive history of the property from its construction through at least the historic period [preferably to the present]) Constructed in 1921, the Redmond High School building was dedicated on January 14, 1922. At the time, it was the largest and most impressive building in Redmond. Lee Thomas designed the main building, with Olson and Erickson acting as the general contractors. The Bend brickyard provided the approximately 400,000 bricks and construction costs were about $100,000. The building took only nine months to construct. Reportedly the site was donated by the Commercial Club. According to Ward’s Redmond Rose of the Desert, The building was described as having “fireproof stairways, vapor vacuum heating, Simplex window sashes, radiant lights, electric clock and intercommunicating telephone system, besides much other equipment of the most modern schools.”

School construction is a direct reflection of settlement to an area; in 1912 there were 2 high school pupils and in 1922 there were 148. The original Redmond school district served an area spanning over 500 square miles. As such, it was common for students from outlying areas to board in town and there was once a girl’s dormitory immediately across the street to the south (nonextant).

In 1932, the main building received a large addition to the west (rear) elevation, including a gymnasium/auditorium and dressing rooms. During the summer of 1939, carpenters installed sound-proof ceiling to prevent noise from the shop in the north end of the building from disturbing classes on the floor above. Also that summer, the Redmond school board consulted with the regional director for the Public Works Administration (PWA) about the possibility of financial assistance for the removal and extension of the existing high school gymnasium. Roald and Schneider, architects, who had designed the 1932 ‘new wing on the Redmond union high school building’ and were asked to draw up estimates for the new gym project for submittal to the PWA. The scope of work was to include the interior finishing, telescoping bleachers, and a 20’ extension of the gym building to accommodate a stage and dressing rooms.

Before the project could take place, the earlier gymnasium/auditorium was destroyed by arson fire in May 1944, with an estimated total of $40,000 worth of damage. Immediately following the fire, the school board engaged Portland architecture firm, Freeman and Hayslip, “specialists in school architecture” to design a new gym/auditorium. The new gym/auditorium building was designed to be separate to alleviate not only the “noise factor” of the previous arrangement, but also the fire hazard.

A June 1944 article in the Spokesman reported that regulations of the War Production board had delayed the previous release of all the details of the proposed construction. In July 1944, the Redmond Spokesman reported on the proposed plans for the high school gymnasium, designed by the Portland firm of Freeman and Hayslip. The plans were reproduced in the paper and showed the existing building with its generally square footprint and a central auditorium space with seating capacity for 600 that doubles as a gym, with a central folding partition so allow for separate boys and girls gym spaces. The gym was proposed to be paid for by a $50,000 bond issue to erect, equip, and furnish the building, to be voted on in early July 1944. That fall enrollment comprised 279 students, 51 of which were seniors, and the students “[enjoyed] the newly decorated class rooms” and repainted metal lockers.

In September 1944, of the 13 bids submitted, Julius Johnson Construction (Portland) won the contract. By mid-January 1945, the new gym was near complete. Julius Johnson Construction, acted as contractor, with A.W. Manchester as superintendent, having moved with his wife to Redmond where they lived in the Nash Apartments during construction. Subcontractors included: Smith Brothers (Portland), brick masonry; M. and M. Roofing

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The new gymnasium/auditorium building featured a barrel-shaped central roof allowing for uninterrupted space within, the ceiling of which was lined with fire-retarding sheeting. The floor was maple, ‘spring floor’ 80’-x-100’ – state-of-the-art flooring for gymnasiums. Separate boys and girls showers and dressing rooms, team room, equipment room, music room, and office formed the perimeter around the central auditorium/gym space. A lobby and corridor provided circulation into/through the building. The Spokesman boasted “among the well-planned features is a grating set over a pit six inches in depth on the porch just outside the doors, through which cinders may fall instead of being carried into the building. A large door 7’-x- 12’ was to be in the west (rear) elevation to allow for large vehicles to enter for farm display purposes.

The building complex was converted to Junior High in the 1970s and later functioned as Evergreen Elementary around 2006. This building complex is listed in the Redmond Historic Landmarks Inventory and protected from exterior alterations by city ordinance. It is currently vacant with pending plans for rehabilitation and reuse as the new Redmond City Hall.

Lee Arden Thomas (1886-1953), architect 1921 main building Lee Thomas, a native of Nebraska, came to Oregon at 12 years of age. He studied at State College of Washington in Pullman and then transferred to Oregon State College in Corvallis, where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He then moved to Ithaca, New York, where he received his architectural degree from Cornell University. He stayed in New York and then worked in Vancouver, British Columbia briefly. According to the Pacific Coast Architecture Database (http://pcad.lib.washington.edu/), his professional career is as follows: 1911-12 - Draftsman, Doyle and Patterson, Architects, Portland, OR 1913 - Draftsman, Portland, Public Schools, Office of the Architect and Superintendent of Properties, Naramore, Floyd A., Portland, OR 1914 - Partner, [L. Eugene] Robinson and Thomas, Portland, OR 1915-16, 1920-24, 1934-53 - Principal, Lee A. Thomas, Architect, Portland, OR 1916-20 - Principal, Lee A. Thomas, Architect, Bend, OR 1924-34 - Partner, Thomas and [Albert T.] Mercier, Architects, Portland, OR

By 1915, Thomas operated his own architectural practice in Bend, Oregon. The 1920 census documented him as an architect for the City of Bend. He completed ‘many projects in Bend, often partnering with local architect Hugh Thompson.’ By 1930, he had married and was living in Portland, where his occupation was documented as ‘architect’ of ‘public buildings.’ His obituary noted he lived in Vancouver, Washington, but maintained an office in Portland. He collaborated with Albert Mercier on several theaters around the state. He was a Mason, a Shriner, and an AIA member, as well as on the State Board of Architectural Examiners. He died in Vancouver, Washington.

Selected known buildings: The original buildings at Reed College (Portland) Considerable interior detail work at the central library (Portland) Weatherly Building (in collaboration with Sutton & Whitney, Portland) Oriental Theatre (1927 with Albert Mercier, Portland) Redmond High School Lew Franks Building (Bend) St. Francis Catholic Church (Bend) St. Charles Hospital (Bend) First Methodist Church (Bend) Bend Amateur Athletic Club (Bend) New Central School (Bend) O. C. Henkle Building (Bend, with Hugh Thompson) Kenwood School (Bend, with Hugh Thompson) Central Oregon Bank (Bend, with Hugh Thompson) Vandevert & Whitington Garage (Bend, with Hugh Thompson) Memorial Union at Oregon State University

Olson and Erickson, contractor 1921 main building Ole Knute Olson, contractor (1868-1938) A native of Iowa, the son of Norwegian immigrants, O.K. Olson arrived in Redmond in 1911. Married in 1894, he was widowed by 1920 when the census documented him living alone in a house he owned on 6th Street and making a living as a building contractor/house carpenter. Olson became a prominent contractor in Central Oregon and was noted to have “built the best of Redmond’s public structures and private homes.” For many years he was in partnership with Elmer Erickson in the contracting business, Olson and Erickson.

Selected known buildings: New Redmond Hotel Redmond High School Bend Clinic U.S. National Bank (Redmond) Allen School (Bend) C.H. Sawyer residence (Redmond) Milton L. Odem residence (Redmond) Lynch & Roberts 1930 expansion (Redmond)

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Roald and Schneider, architect 1932 addition Operating out of Portland, Oregon. Knud A. Roald and John Thomas Schneider were active as a partnership from 1928 until about 1942. However sources vary – some indicating Knud operated as the principal of his own firm from around 1929 until about 1940.

Roald was born in 1878, a native of Norway. He came to the United States around 1908 and was still a resident alien in 1910. After working as a draftsman and designer for various firms, he formed his own practice and either collaborated or partnered with Schneider for many years. He retired in 1963 and died in April 1965.

John Thomas Schneider, a native of Honolulu, Hawaii, was born in 1901. After spending his formative years in Boise, Idaho, and Portland, Oregon, he worked for the Northwest Steel Company in Portland, and then as a draftsman for firms in Idaho and Portland before partnering with Roald around 1928.

The partnership is known to have designed four Redmond projects – the addition to the Redmond High School (437 SW 9th, 1932), the Medical- Dental Building (708 SW Deschutes, 1941), the Spokesman Building (321 SW 6th, 1939), and the Central Oregon District Hospital (Canal Blvd., 1952). Outside the partnership, Schneider is known to have been associated with a number of post-WWII buildings in Oregon when he was a partner in Burns, Bear, McNeil and Schneider, Architects; among them: Northwest Natural Gas Building (Portland), Oregon State University Dormitory (Corvallis), Oregon State University Physics-Chemistry Building (Corvallis), and University of Oregon Medical School, Medical Research Laboratories Building, Marquam Hill, (Portland).

Freeman and Hayslip, architects 1945 gymnasium C.N. Freeman (1886-1964) A native of Kansas, Freeman made his way to Oregon as a young man. He lived in Ashland, OR, (c. 1905-1910) with his parents and siblings, where he was employed as a laborer of ‘odd jobs.’ He reportedly did coursework at Oregon State College, Corvallis around this time, as well. By 1920 he lived in East Silverton, Oregon, with his wife and children, where he is listed as a high school teacher. In 1930, the census documented Freeman living with his wife and children in Portland, where he worked as an architect. He retired in 1958 and moved to Earp, CA, where he died in 1964.

According to the Pacific Coast Architecture Database (http://pcad.lib.washington.edu/), his professional career is as follows: 1905-07 - Draftsman, Frank Clark, Architect, Ashland, OR c1919-22 - Principal, Claud N. Freeman, Architect, Silverton, OR 1922-42 - Principal, Claud N. Freeman, Architect, Portland, OR 1942-49 - Partner, Freeman and Hayslip, Architects, Portland, OR 1949-54 - Partner, Freeman, Hayslip and Tuft, Architects, Portland, OR 1954-57 - Partner, Freeman, Hayslip, Tuft and Hewlett 1957-58 - Partner, Freeman, Hayslip, Tuft, Hewlett and Jamison

Sydney Hayslip (1900-1967) A native of California, and the son of Kansas immigrants, Hayslip and his family were in Portland by the time he was 10. By 1930, he lived in a rented apartment with his wife in Eugene, Oregon, and worked as an architect. By 1937, the couple had moved to Portland, where they owned a home and Hayslip worked as an architect in his own private practice.

Julius Johnson Construction, contractor 1945 gymnasium Julius Johnson Construction operated during the mid-20th century in Portland, Oregon. Known selected projects include: 1945 – Redmond High School, A.W. Manchester acted as superintendent 1948 - firm submitted a bid for the construction of the new First Church of Christ, Scientist in Eugene. c1951 - Crowfoot School in Lebanon, Oregon

Chain of title BLOCK 31 1920 no grantor given (likely Redmond Townsite Co) to Sophia L. Hobson (lot 1) 1920 no grantor given to L.C. Berman (lots 5,6) 1921 Redmond Townsite Company to Mary L. & Richard Mitchell (lots 2,3,4) 1932 Sheriff to Deschutes County (lots 1, 5,6) 1936 Deschutes County to City of Redmond (lots 5,6) 1936 City of Redmond to Union High School District #1 (lots 5,6) 1938 Sheriff Deed/Deschutes County to Union High School District #1 (lot 1) 1944 Sheriff Deed/Deschutes County to Union High School District #1 (lots 2,3,4) 1944 Richard Mitchell to Union High School District #1 (lots 2,3,4) 1953 Ordinance #258 Vacating all on W Line Block 31

BLOCK 32 1920 Charles A. Douglas to N.M. Wilson (lots 1,2) 1920 E. Hausenmayer to Redmond Land & Loan (lots 9-12)

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